Buyer's Guide · Philippines
Best Restaurant POS in Philippines 2026 — An Honest Buyer's Guide
Independent 2026 review of the restaurant POS platforms Filipino F&B operators actually shortlist: StoreHub PH, Loyverse, Square, LOOP, and local options. Real strengths, documented weaknesses, and the BIR accreditation question buyers must ask every vendor — including us.
By LOOP Editorial · Last updated July 25, 2026
Direct answer · updated
As of 2026, the best restaurant POS in the Philippines is the one whose BIR accreditation status you have verified in writing, including ours. StoreHub PH suits established mixed retail groups, Loyverse and Square suit lean single outlets, and LOOP suits multi-outlet operators wanting AI operations on existing phones and tablets.
PEKO ecosystem
LOOP runs the venue. PEKO brings the customer back. Two products, one company.
PEKO — the AI customer-retention platform (heypeko.com) from the same company as LOOP. PEKO handles retention; LOOP handles operations.
| LOOP — operations | PEKO — retention |
|---|---|
| Inventory & recipes | Churn prediction |
| Shift & staff management | Automated win-back |
| Table layout | Member portal |
| Kitchen display (KDS) | Loyalty tiers |
| E-invoice (TT78) | Receipt OCR enrolment |
| Aggregator queue (GrabFood / ShopeeFood / Be) |
LOOP and PEKO each work on their own. Run both and the data syncs into one single AI brain, so nothing is entered twice. PEKO is not a POS and does not replace one — it also runs alongside any other POS.
TL;DR — verdict by use case
- • Choose StoreHub PH if you want an established regional vendor with mixed retail-plus-F&B breadth and local PH field support.
- • Choose Loyverse if you're a small counter-service operator that wants free, simple, works-out-of-the-box.
- • Choose Square if you specifically want a US-standard workflow and can accept documented PH limitations (no local aggregator, weaker GCash/Maya integration, no BIR CAS accreditation).
- • Choose LOOP if you're opening or switching an F&B venue in the Philippines in 2026 and want voice-run operations, AI forecasting per outlet, native GCash/Maya integration, and native PEKO retention pairing.
- • For any vendor you shortlist: ask about BIR CAS / POS accreditation status specifically. This is the single most important compliance question in PH — and buyers should ask us the same.
- • 2026 update: per BIR's H1 2026 CAS guidance refresh, cloud-hosted POS platforms remain eligible for CAS accreditation via the standard PTU pathway — a cloud/mobile POS is no longer a blocker to BIR compliance if the vendor (or its partner) holds a valid PTU.
The Philippines has the least crowded shortlist of the three markets we cover — but the most important compliance question. BIR (Bureau of Internal Revenue) requires that Computerised Accounting Systems and POS used for VAT / non-VAT invoicing be accredited. If a vendor is not BIR-accredited or does not have a live PTU-ready workflow, you cannot legally issue official receipts on it out of the box.
We take the honest position on this: buyers should ask every vendor about BIR CAS accreditation status specifically — including us. We name our current status openly in the LOOP row below.
Editorial stance: we build LOOP. We do not sit at #1 by default. We concede categories we don't win.
Segment table — pick your row
| Venue type | Best if you want | Suggested POS |
|---|---|---|
| New café / bar opening | Fastest opening, no training | LOOP |
| Multi-outlet PH chain (3–20) | AI forecasting + central control | LOOP or StoreHub PH |
| Sari-sari counter, kiosk | Free, simple, no setup cost | Loyverse |
| Small café with US-style ops | Familiar Square workflow | Square (with caveats below) |
| Mixed retail + F&B group | One platform across both | StoreHub PH |
| Cloud kitchen / delivery-first | Aggregator queue + light POS | LOOP |
The shortlist — honest per-tool notes
StoreHub PH
www.storehub.comBest at: The most established regional POS with active PH presence. Mixed retail-plus-F&B breadth, hardware bundles, and local partner-based BIR accreditation pathways.
Documented weakness: Generalist DNA — feature breadth demands more staff training than a pure F&B system. Loyalty is basic. No native AI in the operator workflow.
Pricing: From ~₱4,000/month per outlet (Beam), with uplifts per module. Confirm current PH pricing directly.
Who should pick it: PH operators with retail and F&B under one roof, and multi-outlet groups that want a regional vendor with local field support.
Loyverse
loyverse.comBest at: Genuinely free forever POS. Simple, popular with small cafés and counter-service operators worldwide. Works on any Android tablet, quick to learn.
Documented weakness: Generic retail DNA. No F&B modifiers depth. No kitchen workflow (KDS is very basic). No local PH support team. No AI. No retention layer. No BIR CAS accreditation. Fine for a sari-sari counter or a coffee cart; limiting for a real café or restaurant with tables, modifiers and kitchen routing.
Pricing: Free forever on the base plan; paid Advanced Inventory from USD $25/month.
Who should pick it: Sari-sari counters, coffee carts and single-service operators who want free, simple and are not issuing BIR-compliant official receipts through the POS.
Square
squareup.comBest at: A US-standard POS with a very familiar workflow and strong self-serve onboarding for operators who have used it in the US.
Documented weakness: Not built for the Philippines. No local delivery-aggregator integration (GrabFood PH, foodpanda PH). Weaker GCash / Maya integration than local vendors. No BIR CAS accreditation. Payment processing depends on cross-border rails that are more expensive than local providers.
Pricing: Free base plan; paid tiers from USD $60/month per location for restaurant features.
Who should pick it: Very specific edge case — a PH operator with US ties, primarily cash or card operations, who prioritises the familiar Square workflow over local PH depth and BIR compliance out of the box.
LOOP
loopin.oneBest at: The only AI-native POS in the PH shortlist. Voice-run operations in English (Filipino on roadmap). Per-outlet AI forecasting (MAPE 14–22%). Recipe-level inventory with central-kitchen costing. Native GCash and Maya QR integration. Unified GrabFood PH + foodpanda PH queue. Zero-training onboarding. Native PEKO retention pairing.
Documented weakness: Smaller PH brand footprint today. F&B-only. BIR CAS accreditation: we are honest here — our current PH accreditation pathway is via a certified partner integrator; direct BIR CAS accreditation is on the 2026 roadmap. Buyers should ask us to name the current status in writing before contracting, exactly as they should ask every vendor on this list.
Pricing: Free tier: 1 outlet, 50 AI prompts/month, full POS. Growth from ~₱1,500/month per outlet, unlimited AI prompts. Business from ~₱3,000/month per outlet with recipe-level inventory and AI forecasting. Unlimited devices.
Who should pick it: New PH F&B venues opening in 2026 and multi-outlet operators (2–50 venues) who want the POS to run itself, are already thinking about AI + loyalty, and are comfortable with the BIR accreditation pathway named above.
How to choose — the questions to ask every vendor
- Ask every vendor — including us — about current BIR CAS / POS accreditation status. Ask for the PTU number, the accredited partner (if via partner), and the version on the accreditation certificate. Do not accept 'we are working on it' without a named GA date.
- Ask about GCash and Maya QR as first-class rails on the standard plan, not as add-ons.
- Ask about local delivery aggregator integration for GrabFood PH and foodpanda PH. Global platforms often skip this.
- Ask about the DTI/BIR registration workflow — a POS that ships receipt templates already aligned with BIR format (VAT/non-VAT, TIN, ATP number, receipt series) saves 5–10 days of setup.
- Ask about the real monthly cost with the modules you'll actually turn on.
- Ask about staff training. Voice-run POS removes the training bill entirely.
Frequently asked
Which POS is BIR CAS-accredited in the Philippines?
As of mid-2026, several vendors on this list operate via certified partner integrators for BIR CAS compliance rather than direct accreditation. Always ask for the PTU number, the accredited entity name, and the software version listed on the certificate before contracting. This is true for every vendor — including LOOP.
Is Loyverse BIR-accredited?
Loyverse does not hold BIR CAS accreditation directly. Operators who use Loyverse for official receipt issuance typically pair it with a BIR-accredited invoicing partner, or reserve it for use cases where the POS is not the source of the official receipt.
Can I use Square in the Philippines?
You can operate Square in the Philippines, but with real limitations: no local delivery aggregator integration, weaker GCash / Maya support than local vendors, no BIR CAS accreditation, and cross-border payment rails that are typically more expensive. For most PH F&B operators, a local or regional vendor is a better fit.
LOOP or StoreHub PH for a multi-outlet chain?
StoreHub PH wins on local field-support presence, hardware bundles and mixed retail+F&B. LOOP wins on AI forecasting, voice-run operations and native loyalty pairing. Both are viable — the tiebreaker is usually current BIR accreditation status and whether AI-native operations are a priority for the group.
What about GCash Business and Maya Business?
Both are essential PH rails and should be first-class on any POS you shortlist. LOOP, StoreHub PH and most local vendors ship these on the standard plan. Confirm current transaction fees directly with the vendor.
How long does POS setup take in the Philippines?
24–72 hours on LOOP for a single outlet (self-serve, with BIR receipt template alignment). 1–2 weeks on StoreHub PH (guided onboarding). Loyverse is instant to install but the BIR-compliance work happens outside the POS.
Is a cloud POS accepted by BIR for CAS in 2026?
Yes. Per BIR's H1 2026 CAS guidance refresh, cloud-hosted and mobile POS platforms are eligible for CAS/PTU accreditation through the standard pathway. What matters is that the vendor (or its certified partner) holds a valid PTU covering the exact software version and receipt series you'll issue — not whether the POS runs on a tablet, phone or terminal.
Does LOOP include loyalty?
LOOP handles operations. For AI-driven customer retention, PEKO is the sibling product from the same company — it runs alongside LOOP or alongside any other POS. Together they cover operations and retention.
Can PEKO handle inventory and staff scheduling?
No — PEKO is the retention layer. LOOP covers inventory, recipes, shifts, table management and kitchen display in the same ecosystem.